Making Meaningful Connections in Today’s Workplace
Transformational workforce expert Mika Cross has a few tips for building meaningful employee relationships on “Management Minutes with Mika.”
Exploring Your Professional Purpose
How do you diversify yourself through work-life balance and maintain passion for your job while incorporating new technology? Here are tips to consider.
Solve Problems With Open Data
Can you imagine trying to solve different challenges in the same way constantly? You can use the same method only so many times before it stops working in the face of a new challenge or unpredictable circumstance. That’s why agencies can’t afford to problem-solve like a broken record. Public servants need fresh perspectives and creativeRead… Read more »
The Art of Asking Questions in the Workplace
At some point or another we’ve all been guilty of falling into the trap of not wanting to ask questions, especially in group settings. But organizations are likely to experience more innovative solutions and improved products because of the experience sharing that comes from asking questions.
Foster an Inclusive (Hybrid) Workplace
How Dallas city government created a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere for all its employees.
In Praise of Grinders: They Get The Job Done
Why does everyone have to move up constantly? What is wrong with staying in a place where you’re happy, and doing good work every day?
How to Master Decision-Making
How can we make smart decisions that will impact an entire team, city, or nation? To improve your decision-making skills, follow these six tips.
Managing a Hybrid Workforce in Queens, NY
Here’s how one New York City borough balances remote and in-person work … and why officials think that remote opportunities are so important.
How to Be an Authentic Thought Leader
Thought leaders are well-known experts and innovators in a particular subject, whom people turn to for insights and ideas. There’s a path to becoming an authentic, truly helpful thought leader.
Critical Conversations: Connect in Conflict
Difficult work conversations are unavoidable. Whether you’re addressing conflict, performance issues, or personality clashes, these “critical conversations” can be hard to initiate and even harder to steer to a positive outcome. We show the path for turning conflict into collaboration.